Robert Freebairn was appointed Printer to the Queen for Scotland on 11 August 1711 in Edinburgh. He later printed for the Pretender’s Army at Perth in 1715.
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OTD 20 November 1809
20 November 2024
On 20 November 1809 John Blackie established the printing firm in Glasgow which was known later as … [Read More...]
OTD 9 November 1868
9 November 2024
On 9 November 1868, the Glasgow Herald moved into new premises on Buchanan Street, on a site that … [Read More...]
OTD 8 November 1910
8 November 2024
The Scottish Alliance of Masters in the Printing and Kindred Trades, now known as Print Scotland, … [Read More...]
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